PICC RN PRN - Mobile Vascular Nurse
TridentCare · Milwaukee, WI · 7 mo ago
Healthcare$21/hrPart-time
Responsibilities
- Absess and perform an overall evaluation of the patient.
- Place the line and ensure correct insertion.
- Work independently and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Complete required paperwork and provide patient education about PICC (or midline) insertion and care.
- Participate in performance improvement activities by sharing information about each insertion with facility staff as requested.
- Assess patient’s medical history, including laboratory values, venous, and skeletal status relevant to PICC placement.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are on the chart for PICC placement and obtain informed consent.
- Perform a time-out, verify patient identifiers, and initiate PICC procedure under aseptic technique.
- Show proficiency in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access devices.
- Maintain clinical competency by inserting a minimum of six PICCs/year and performing one observed successful PICC insertion.
- Document PICC insertion, confirmation of placement by radiologist, and medication administration according to company policy.
- Instruct facility nurses/staff on patient’s PICC (or midline) care and maintenance.
- Support Territory Managers in meetings for clinical support and assist in Director of Vascular Access facility rounds.
- Ensure the fiscal viability of the PICC program by entering charges for insertion, managing equipment usage, and optimizing time.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in nursing.
- Current RN license.
- PICC certification.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong knowledge base for caring for central venous catheters.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Two years of OR, IR, or PICC insertion experience.
Benefits
- Competitive wage starting at $21 per hour plus case pay of $100 for PICC lines.
- Flexible schedule.
- TridentCare offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Two weeks of vacation time.
- Health insurance after 30 days.
- Sick time.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Same-day pay available.
- Medical insurance allowance for customized plan selection.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Pay
- Starting at $21 per hour plus case pay of $100 for PICC lines.
- Flexible schedule.